If you suspect that something is wrong with your oral health, bring the matter to your Sheridan, WY dentist’s attention. When you do so, you can find out what you are up against as well as what can be done to resolve the matter. One issue that can affect many people is trouble with TMJ disorder. TMJ problems lead to chronic aches and pains, it makes you more likely to experience teeth grinding problems, and it can interfere with your bite function. After evaluating you and determining whether TMJ disorder is a problem for you, we can move forward with treatment to ease tension and problems with poor joint alignment to improve your quality of life! We often recommend the use of a custom guard to resolve alignment and tension issues. In some cases, better bite movement can be a solution, something we can help with by recommending restorative work or even treatment with Invisalign to improve your bite alignment.

1. Struggles With Jaw Pain And Stiffness

Jaw pain and stiffness are common issues for people who have poor jaw joint alignment or unmanaged stress on their joints and muscles. In addition to feeling tension or pain when you move your jaw, you can grow concerned over popping and clicking sounds in the joints. By improving your alignment and dealing with stress, we can help you resolve problems and once again bite and chew without these difficulties!

2. Problems With Teeth Grinding And Dental Damage

Over time, a person who has unresolved TMJ problems can start to grind their teeth at night. If you struggle with teeth grinding but do not have any other signs of poor jaw alignment, they can start to affect you – either of these issues can lead to trouble with the other. In time, teeth grinding can wear down your enamel enough to hurt the quality of your smile and make you interested in cosmetic dentistry. These problems can even cause chips or cracks in your teeth that require a dental crown!

3. An Increase In Headaches And Facial Pain

You may not connect your headaches to problems that your dentist can address. However, trouble with your jaw can lead to an increase in both headaches and pains in your face and neck. By easing tension on your jaw joints and muscles, you can put an end to these ongoing discomforts.

Talk To Your Sheridan, WY Dentist If You Think TMJ Problems Affect You

Grinnell Street Dental is prepared to help you if you think you might have issues with your jaw health, alignment, and function. Once these problems are identified and treated, we can help you address them and improve your quality of life! To find out more, call our dentist’s office in Sheridan, WY by calling 307-672-7567.